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What can best represent today's China? Its people. From movers and shakers to the grassroots, we invite you to trace the footprints of the Chinese people from every walk of life, including modern farmers, traditional craftspeople or tech tycoons. With Footprints, you’ll feel the pulse of the 1.4 billion Chinese people and find inspiration in their incredible life stories. Updated weekly.

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In central China's Henan Province lies the small county of Lankao. Today it is a well-known production center for traditional Chinese musical instruments. Historically, however, Lankao was known for something quite different: poverty. In this edition... more

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). In this episode, we revisit the life and legacy of Huang Wenxiu, a young CPC member and grassroots official who devoted herself to helping lift a remote vill... more

Ai Aiguo, a master welder, has largely defined China's welding industry. For more than five decades, he has overcome hundreds of technical challenges and served major national projects, advancing China's manufacturing prowess.

In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Lu Hong, a businessman from Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, who has spent a lifetime defying expectations. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, Lu faced discrimination and repeated set... more

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Recent Guests

Chen Hongren
Village official in Baini Village
Baini Village administration
Episode: The unfinished journey
Ai Aiguo
Master welder and CPC member
Xiangtan Iron and Steel Group
Episode: Ai Aiguo: China's master welder
Lu Hong
A man with cerebral palsy who founded a wheelchair-related mobility tech company
Founder/CEO of a mobility solutions company based in Suzhou, China
Episode: Lu Hong: A life without limits
Faris Rebronja
Serbian international trader based in Pingyao, Shanxi
Independent entrepreneur
Episode: Encore: A Serbian trader seizing opportunities in China
Ben Watson
American educator who moved to Harbin, China to teach and study intercultural communication
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin; native country United States
Episode: From cars to classrooms: One American's love affair with China
Andy Tubman
American singer-songwriter and music therapist
Independent/Music Therapy
Episode: Andy Tubman: Melody weaves and heart heals
Zhang Xue
Founder of Zxmoto, self-made entrepreneur
Zxmoto
Episode: Zhang Xue: The unstoppable (Episode I)
Xue Feng
Chief designer and architect
Yanheko Village reconstruction project; Beijing Daxing International Airport project
Episode: The architect of smiles: How Xue Feng crafts joy into concrete and steel
Meng Jianmin
Celebrated architect and chief designer known for people-centered hospital designs
Shenzhen General Institute of Architectural Design and Research Company
Episode: Meng Jianmin: Design with humans at the center

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Bob Jones
Host of Footprints

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Amazing show

    Just amazingly beautiful and well rounded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evanjohns198728
    China3 years ago
  • 精彩精彩!

    学习英语再适合不过了

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    艾玛酱0721
    South Korea6 years ago
  • 优秀的节目

    给我的瑟琳大易子宝贝打尻!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kris_hwang
    China6 years ago

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A well-curated mix of inspiring life stories and practical insights.
Prolific coverage of diverse topics keeps the narratives fresh and engaging.
Shows impressive storytelling with high production quality across languages.

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#126
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Xue Zhifei: A tractor engineer who plowed new ground
Q: What were the biggest challenges in achieving the CVT tractor, and how were they overcome?
The guest outlines the technical bottlenecks—limited initial documentation, the need for multiple sensors to perceive engine and clutch speeds, and the difficulty of achieving stable automatic shifting—followed by iterative testing and engineering solutions that connected clutches to the engine during shifts and ultimately produced a domestically developed CVT tractor.
Xue Zhifei: A tractor engineer who plowed new ground
Q: So, how was the unmanned tractor born?
The host explains the origins and development path, highlighting the shift from manned to unmanned tractors, the integration of remote start, direction control, obstacle avoidance, and all-day operation through advanced sensing and control systems.
'Come Back Alive': Mowgli's world bicycle tour
Q: What kind of advice would you offer to those who are hesitant or afraid to pursue their big dreams?
The real world is much more friendly and supported, and you will find that it's such a beautiful world outside, so just do it.
'Come Back Alive': Mowgli's world bicycle tour
Q: You received a lot of kindness from people that you met. Can you share one unforgettable act of generosity?
One unforgettable experience was with a grandma in Arizona, who lives alone in the desert and showed me great kindness.
'Come Back Alive': Mowgli's world bicycle tour
Q: From the idea of cycling around the world to actually starting your trip, how did you prepare?
I had this idea and planted it in my mind, but it wasn't easy. It took me many years to prepare physically and mentally.

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What is Footprints about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A biographical, issue-driven show that foregrounds in-depth personal narratives from a wide range of Chinese society. Episodes explore topics from intercultural education and volunteerism to architecture, disaster psychology, entrepreneurship, and public policy, often via intimate profiles, case studies, and on-the-ground reporting. The program tends to pair human stories with broader social, cultural, and policy implications, offering listeners practical takeaways for business, sponsorship alignment, and understanding contemporary China. A standout thread is its ability to connect everyday life with large-scale change—showcasing resilience, innovation, and cross-cutting impacts across urban and rural China.

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Footprints launched 6 years ago and published 200 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Footprints include:

1. Chen Hongren
2. Ai Aiguo
3. Lu Hong
4. Faris Rebronja
5. Ben Watson
6. Andy Tubman
7. Zhang Xue
8. Xue Feng

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